The Delhi government has launched a new scheme called Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, aimed at supporting the education and financial security of girls in the city.
This upgraded initiative builds on the earlier Ladli Scheme and will provide financial assistance from a girl’s birth until she completes graduation or a diploma.
The goal is to help families invest in education and reduce economic barriers that might otherwise cause girls to drop out.
The scheme, announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, starts on April 1, 2026, with an initial budget of around ₹160 crore.
Support Through Key Educational Milestones
Under Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, families receive financial support in installments tied to important milestones in a girl’s life.
The total assistance, initially about ₹56,000, earns interest and can grow to over ₹1 lakh by the time she graduates or turns 21.
Milestone payments include:
At birth of the girl child
Admission to primary and higher classes
Passing board exams
Entry into higher education
Once the girl completes Class XII at 18 or graduation/diploma at 21, she can claim the matured amount.
Easy Digital Process and Wider Eligibility
The scheme is fully digital to ensure transparency and ease of access.
Families must register the girl child’s birth within a year or when she starts school.
Applications can be submitted online, without visiting government offices.
The scheme also supports girls pursuing higher education anywhere in India, as long as they are enrolled in recognized institutions.
Eligibility requires that the family be Delhi residents, meet income criteria, and apply within the set timeframes.
Each family can register up to two daughters.
Why Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana Matters
This initiative promotes gender equity and educational empowerment by providing consistent financial support throughout a girl’s academic journey.
By removing economic hurdles and offering a fully digital, transparent process, the Delhi government aims to strengthen long-term opportunities for women and encourage families to prioritize girls’ education.
60-Word Summary
Delhi’s Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana offers girls structured financial support from birth to graduation, helping them receive over ₹1 lakh through phased deposits into Aadhaar-linked accounts.
Launching April 1, 2026, the digital scheme replaces the Ladli initiative and aims to improve education access, gender equity, and long-term empowerment for eligible families in the city.
